Birth Stone Charms - charms with historical significance

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Birth stone charms are popular gifts, but many people do not realize there is a long and rich history behind birthstones.

Most historians agree that the first documentation of gems came from the Old Testament of the Bible (Exodus, Chapter 39, verses 9-14), where it says that they originated from the Breastplate of Aaron. This garment had a ceremonial religious purpose, and featured 12 gemstones which represented the 12 tribes of Israel, the 12 zodiac signs and the 12 months of a year. The thing that is debated about these stones is which exact type each one actually was that was set in the plate, due to the fact that in the past they weren’t classified by mineral species as they are in modern times.

Birth Stone Charms by month of birth

Modern birthstones are represented by a person’s month of birth, and are designated as follows:

• January – Garnet
• February – Amethyst
• March – Aquamarine
• April – Diamond
• May – Emerald
• June – Moonstone or Alexandrite
• July – Ruby
• August – Peridot
• September – Sapphire
• October – Opal or Tourmaline
• November – Topaz or Citrine
• December – Turquoise or Blue Topaz or Tanzanite

Birth stone charms make a lovely addition to any charm bracelet or necklace, making it unique and personal for the wearer. These make a great gift for any occasion, especially for birthdays.

They come in every sort of setting imaginable, from a plain setting based around a single stone, through to a setting where the stone is used to make up part of a themed design such as an initial, doll or baby. Italian birthstone charms are also popular.

 

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